Low Noise Amplifier
PMI model No. PE2-30-1R018R0-4R5-22-12-SFF-1 is a 1 to 18 GHz, low noise amplifier that typically provides 30 dB of gain while maintaining a maximum gain flatness of ±1.5 dB over the operating frequency. The noise figure is 4.5 dB maximum and offers an OP1 dB of 22 dBm minimum. The operating voltage is +12 to +15 VDC with a typical current draw of 500 mA. The unit is supplied with removable SMA(F) connectors in its standard PE2 housing.
Planar Monolithics Industries Inc.
www.pmi-rf.com
Sources
Oven Controlled SAW Oscillators
Rakon has released new oven controlled SAW oscillators in a miniature 25.4 mm × 22 mm × 12.7 mm SMD package, currently available in 400, 500, 600 and 800 MHz and 1 and 1.2 GHz and all designed to be soldered by reflow. Among them, the new LNO800E1 is a low noise, low power Oven Controlled, Voltage Controlled, SAW Oscillator (OCVCSO) operating at 800 MHz and powered by a low +5 V supply. The 800 MHz signal is generated from a 400 MHz fundamental frequency, followed by a low noise frequency doubler.
Rakon Limited
www.rakon.com
51 V Module
Richardson RFPD Inc. announced the availability and full design support capabilities for a new module from Maxwell Technologies. The BMOD0189P051B2A 51 V module is based on Maxwell’s leading 48 V module platform and includes the benefits of DuraBlue™ advanced shock and vibration technology, which combines Maxwell’s unique and patented dry electrode formulation and manufacturing process with a robust proprietary cell structure, resulting in a cell that meets or exceeds some of the most demanding shock and vibration requirements of transportation markets.
Richardson RFPD
www.richardsonrfpd.com
Software
CST STUDIO SUITE 2018
The latest version of CST’s state-of-the-art electromagnetic and multiphysics simulation software has arrived and will be shipping in early 2018. CST STUDIO SUITE used by leading companies and research institutes in fields ranging from consumer electronics and healthcare to automotive and aerospace. CST STUDIO SUITE 2018 offers even more technological prowess with a collection of new features for designing, managing and simulating complex devices and systems. Computer Simulation Technology (CST) is part of SIMULIA, a Dassault Systèmes brand.
CST
www.cst.com
Packaging
PCB Technology
The DenciTec® new technology platform enables a high density of integrated functions for printed circuit boards, with high throughput and attractive costs. The possibilities include conductor widths and spacings down to 25 µm with copper thicknesses of 20 ± 5 µm on all conductive layers, laser-via diameters of 35 µm, annular rings with a diameter of 30 µm for the inner layers and 20 µm for the outer layers, copper-filled blind vias with the option of via stacking and vias-in-pads.
Cicor Group
www.cicor.com
Antennas
Broadband Directional Antennas
AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation recently expanded its product line with the addition of its new division, SunAR RF Motion. SunAR can now provide Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS), globally, for the ever-growing demand for access to wireless communication systems. This is driving the need for improvements in wireless infrastructure, most notably increased capabilities as required for 4G, WiMAX and LTE markets, for indoor and outdoor applications in urban and rural environments. Examples of DAS locations include: hospitals, office buildings, stadiums and subway systems.
AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation
www.arworld.us
Broadband Horn Antenna
NSI-MI’s broadband horn antenna (ANT-BHA) is suitable for a wide variety of applications that require stable antenna performance over extremely broad frequency bandwidths as high as 15 to 1. The best in class radiation patterns remain consistent across the operating frequency band for applications that require broadband performance. Each model is also designed to maintain VSWR across the complete frequency bandwidth.
NSI-MI Technologies
www.nsi-mi.com
Conical Horn Antenna
Model SAC-0432433012-SF-S4-DP-QR is a quad ridge dual polarized conical horn antenna that operates from 4 to 24 GHz. The antenna offers a 12 dBi nominal gain, a typical half power beamwidth of 40 degrees on the E-plane and 30 degrees on the H-plane at the center frequency of 14 GHz. The nominal side lobe levels are -12 dB or lower. The horn antenna is equipped with SMA(F) connectors to support both linear and circular polarized waveforms vertically and horizontally. Other antenna ports such as 2.92 mm (K) or 2.4 mm connectors are available under different model numbers. The main application of the horn is being used as a feed horn for large reflector antennas.
SAGE Millimeter Inc.
www.sagemillimeter.com
Compact MIMO Antennas
Southwest Antennas introduces two new compact MIMO sector antennas to their existing line-up of directional antenna solutions. Applications include MIMO/MANET mesh radio systems, wireless infrastructure base stations, city wide and urban area mesh radio networks, emergency management and rapid deploy networks for event management and security.
Southwest Antennas
www.southwestantennas.com
Test & Measurement
CB-Series Crossbar Matrix
For complex test setups and signal switching, the software controlled CB-series crossbar matrix is an excellent choice. A crossbar system can route any input signal to any output port such that the path between the I/O ports is unique at any given time. It allows testing of multiple UUT/DUT with many input/output signals or high speed communication buses without having to connect or disconnect them from the setup. Dow-Key’s CB-Series start from 2 × 2 up to 12 × 12 and can be customized to support larger configurations.
Dow-Key Microwave Corp.
www.dowkey.com
5G Two-Radio System
The Eastern OptX Series 2040+ 5G two-radio system is a test network which replicates the propagation path for real-world applications. The system allows the user to test a variety of Air Interfaces using the same system without modification, and at the same time. This is not a signal emulator. The systems use low-loss fiber optic cable to create the propagation delay as-sociated with radio transmissions from 20 to 40 GHz. Two radios may be connected to the system allowing full duplex operation.
Eastern OptX Inc.
www.eastern-optx.com